Central Alberta 
Alberta Increasing Property Damage Collision Reporting Threshold
Alberta is implementing a significant change to streamline reporting procedures for vehicle collisions. Starting January 1, the threshold for reporting property damage from collisions to law enforcement… Read more »
AutoTrader: Most Popular Cars in Canada 2023
The latest data from AutoTrader, Canada’s popular automotive marketplace, presents an intriguing snapshot of Canadian vehicle preferences in 2023, a year characterized by economic volatility and unprecedentedly… Read more »
Canadian Dental Care Plan: Changes Coming to T4/T4A
As the federal government gears up for the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), aimed at enhancing dental care accessibility, the Canada Revenue Agency recently… Read more »
2024 Canada’s Food Price Report: This Is How Much Your Food Bill Will Increase in 2024
Canadian families will continue to grapple with rising food costs, reveals the latest Canada’s Food Price Report. This annual analysis, now in its 14th year, is a… Read more »
Canadian Students’ Performance Falls, Yet Above OECD Average; Alberta and Quebec Lead the Country
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) holds worldwide tests – Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) – for 15-year-old students in member countries to determine… Read more »
Sebastian Maniscalco Announces 7 Canadian Stops on 2024 ‘It Ain’t Right’ Tour
Sebastian Maniscalco has just announced his largest tour yet for 2024, named the ‘It Ain’t Right’ Tour. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will cover 47 cities,… Read more »
Rocky Mountain House to Nordegg Rail Trail: 109 km Historic CNWR Railway Route to Be Developed as Multiuse Trail
Alberta’s government is making a significant investment in the provincial trail system, aiming to boost recreation, tourism, and economic development by repurposing the historic 109 km Rocky… Read more »
Alberta Living Wage 2023: This is How Much You Need Earn Per Hour in Alberta Cities and Towns to Maintain a Modest Standard of Living
Alberta Living Wage Network has published the hourly wages required for residents of various Alberta cities to earn to maintain a modest standard of living in 2023…. Read more »
Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2024 Headliners; Tickets Now on Sale
One of Alberta’s most popular summer music festivals has announced headliners for its 2024 edition. Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose usually sees around 90,000 music fans, and… Read more »
Harvey’s Adds Pickle Pickle Poutine Inspired by TikTok Sensation to Its Menu
Harvey’s, a Canadian restaurant chain, is introducing an exciting addition to its menu, the Pickle Pickle Poutine. Harvey’s, with a legacy dating back to 1959, is famous… Read more »
2023: Best Elementary Schools in Alberta According to Fraser Institute
The Fraser Institute, a renowned Canadian public policy research and educational organization, has unveiled its annual rankings of Alberta elementary schools, evaluating 848 entities across public, Catholic,… Read more »
October 14: When & Where to See Partial Solar Eclipse in Canada
Canada will see a partial solar eclipse when the annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023, traverses the narrow path on land from Oregon in the U.S…. Read more »
Five Canadian Cities Make the 2024 World’s 100 Best Cities Rankings
Resonance, a global branding, marketing, and place development agency for cities and destinations, has released its 2024 World’s Best Cities Report. This annual report evaluates over 270… Read more »
Canada’s Population Surges by 1.15 Million in a Year
Statistics Canada, in their latest population estimate report, reveals that the nation’s population continues to surge, reaching 40,097,761 by July 1, 2023. This marks an impressive increase… Read more »
Alberta Offers $2,000 Per Child to Families Affected by E. Coli Outbreak
In response to the recent E. coli outbreak in Calgary that led to the closure of 11 daycare facilities, Alberta has decided to provide support to these… Read more »
Spectacular Prairie Mountain Trail in Kananaskis Reopens After Upgrades
The Prairie Mountain Trail, an extremely popular year-round trail which offers varying terrains and panoramic prairie and mountain views, is now open after trail upgrades. Alberta Parks… Read more »
FREE Movie at Cineplex: Buy One Get One Free Tickets From September 8 – 14
Get ready for a movie bonanza with Cineplex’s BOGO deal running from September 8 to 14, 2023. Simply purchase one adult or senior movie admission ticket online… Read more »
Canadian Tax Burden: More than Housing, Food, and Clothing Combined – 2022
The average Canadian family paid more in 2022 on taxes than it did on housing, food and clothing combined, says Fraser Institute. Fraser Institute’s latest report, Taxes… Read more »
Alberta Milk Champions Food Security with Generous $100,000 Donation to Food Banks
Alberta’s dairy farmers have generously donated $100,000 to Food Banks Alberta, supporting those facing food insecurity. The donation follows a six-week campaign during which the public was… Read more »
The Brrr is Back: Farmers’ Almanac Releases 2024 Winter Forecast
The Farmer’s Almanac has released the 2024 long-range winter weather forecast and is predicting a return to traditional weather for winter 2023-2024. Dubbing the forecast “The Brrr… Read more »
Alberta International Airshow Returns This Long Weekend Near Edmonton
Buckle up for a weekend of exhilarating aerial stunts as the Alberta International Airshow returns this weekend. Formerly known as the Edmonton Airshow, this event promises an… Read more »
Red Deer Regional Airshow: Canadian Forces Snowbirds and CF-18 Demo Team in Town This Weekend
Canadian Forces Snowbirds and CF-18 Demo Team are set to grace the skies again at the Red Deer Regional Airport, promising a thrilling and action-packed event for… Read more »
Westerner Days: Head to Red Deer This Weekend For Central Alberta’s Ultimate Summer Extravaganza
Celebrate summer with one of the biggest festivals in central Alberta! Red Deer’s Westerner Days is an annual event in the city with its origins going as… Read more »
Calgary Stampede Flips Its Way into Guinness World Records
Yesterday was a flapjack-filled fiesta at the Calgary Stampede Tim Hortons Family Day. Attendees were treated to a free pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., a… Read more »